7 DIY Trends of 2018 that will Dominate!

I’ve combed the internet for the best trend reports of 2018. From Interior design to the business analytics of Pinterest and Etsy, I’ve rounded-up seven DIY trends that will dominate in 2018! To keep your apartment from looking like a Pinterest cliché, it’s important to stay on top of which design movements are coming and going. Click through for amazing DIY  inspiration to give your space a New Year’s makeover!

Pom Poms and felted balls are at peak popularity—both rugs and mobiles are colorful, cozy and definitely DIY-able (saves for “pom pom decor” were up +444% on Pinterest) Pom poms looks great on everything from wall hangings to baby mobiles, and they can be made in ombre or multi colors. They are incredibly easy to make and for those plush, fluffy biteable ones you see on Pinterest use a Clover Pom Pom Maker!

DIY Pom Pom Wall Hanging by Sugar and Cloth 

DIY Felted Ball Cloud Mobile by Mamma Mode

#3 Punch Needle Projects

Punch rug designs have a stunning and modern feel to them. Create gorgeous DIY projects with little supplies needed. You can make full floor rugs, clutches, wall hangings and pillows to name a few ideas that will go viral this year.

Punch Rug Art for beginners by Fall for DIY 

#4 Embroidered and patchwork objects

Look out for embroidered DIY’s such as backpacks, canvas sneakers and clothing.  These quick DIY projects are easy, inexpensive and can be personalized with patches in limitless ways to create an original project. You can up-cycle pieces you already own that need a little re-design love!

Kids Patches + DIY Backpack by Honestly WTF

#5 Giant Knitting. Soft, fluffy, cozy…

This DIY trend will to continue it’s strong presence in 2018. There is just something about the chunky soft texture that adds so much softness and character to a room. Braid Blankets use a chunky vegan yarn that is a cotton tube filled with hollow fiber. It’s easy to use, holds its shape well, is durable, and pet-friendly, and it’s machine-washable.

Braid Blanket Tutorial by Ohhio

#6 DIY Jewelry holders

Make your own minimalistic jewelry holders that are one-of-a-kind for a fraction of the price (saves for “DIY jewelry” have gone up +280% on Pinterest) Creating a modern and minimalistic holder for your jewelry gives off a stylish, effortless and clean vibe.

DIY necklace holder (for the minimalist) by Fashion Lush

#7 Large Portrait Wall Art

Ciao Ciao, blank spaces! Large posters, portraits and photography prints are blowing up (saves for “big wall art”are up +637% on Pinterest) Take your favorite photos to an Engineer printer for wonderful grainy large prints.

DIY Tips for making Engineer Prints by Chris Loves Julia

(Photo credit My Scandinavian Home)

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Happy Creating in 2018! Thanks to share this article if you feel inspired!